Benjamin Chou, M.D.
NPI 1487001590 · Hospitalist Physician · Anaheim, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Chou, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Anaheim, CA (NPI 1487001590).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487001590
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A161900 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,608 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 537 | $81 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 466 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 311 | $178 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 274 | $119 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 20 | $59 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $59–$178 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 58 | 50 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 43 | 36 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 34 | 34 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 30 | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 28 | 25 |
| Furosemide | 26 | 24 |
| Losartan Potassium | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-18
- Last updated
- 2022-09-03
- Certified
- 2022-09-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Chou's NPI number?
- Benjamin Chou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487001590, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Chou's specialty?
- Benjamin Chou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Chou located?
- Benjamin Chou's practice location on file with NPPES is 3033 W Orange Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804-3183.
- What is Benjamin Chou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Chou is (714) 827-3000.
- Does Benjamin Chou accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Chou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Chou's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Chou's NPI (1487001590) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.